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Henry "Terry" Duffy and Dale Winter papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 6234

Scope and Contents

The Henry "Terry" Duffy and Dale Winter papers consist of clippings, publications, playbills, and photographs documenting the careers of theatrical producer Henry Duffy and his wife Dale Winter. Included is a copy of Dennis M. Duffy's "Henry 'Terry' Duffy: American's Theatrical Stock Company King"; financial statements for perfomances produced by Duffy and his Henry Duffy Attractions and starring Charlotte Greenwood and Edeward Everett Horton; financial statements for perfomances at the El Capitan and Alcazar theaters in Los Angeles; a soucenir program for the Duffwin Theatre, the theatre founded by Duffy and Winter; clippings documenting Dale Winter's early career; programs for some of Winter's performances; a facsimile of the original score for the musical "Irene", in which Winter performed; programs for performances starring Billie Burke; and clippings and photographs about and of the operatic conductor Lotfi Mansouri, along with correspondence between Mansouri and Winter.

Dates

  • Creation: 1917-2018

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Music Library. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Music Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Henry "Terry" Duffy and Dale Winter papers consist of clippings, publications, playbills, and photographs documenting the careers of theatrical producer Henry Duffy and his wife Dale Winter. Duffy and Winter, who were married, worked together for a number of years, and opened a theater together. The collection also includes information about performances by Charlotte Greenwood, Edward Everett Horton, and Billie Burke, as well as documenting the careers of Duffy and Winter.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Pamela and Philip Hawes, July 2019.

Processing Information

The collection is unprocessed.

Title
Finding aid for the Henry "Terry" Duffy and Dale Winter papers
Status
Completed
Author
Sue Luftschein
Date
2021 July
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Music Library Repository

Contact:
Doheny Memorial Library, G-24
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-1822 United States